Idx | 2903 |
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Keyword | wish |
Sub Entry Number | 3 |
Type of Sentence | ✗ |
Error Sentence | I wish that they will stop killing each other. |
Correct Sentence | I wish that they would stop killing each other. |
Cloze Error Sentence | I wish that they [[will]] stop killing each other. |
Cloze Sentence | I wish that they [[would]] stop killing each other. |
Cloze Answer | would |
Choices | will | would |
Explanation | When you are thinking about the present or the future, use wish (that) + would /could/had etc. (NOT will/can/have etc.) 'I wish I knew his telephone number.' 'I wish I didn't have to go to school tomorrow.' |
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